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Two Golden Ages of China. Chapter 12 Section 1. Qin Dynasty. 221 BC Currency Written language Books Burned Limit knowledge Begin the G. Wall. Han Dynasty. 202 BC – 220 AD Confucianism Uphold moral values (passively or actively) Ritual sacrifice to the spirits
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Two Golden Ages of China Chapter 12 Section 1
Qin Dynasty • 221 BC • Currency • Written language • Books Burned • Limit knowledge • Begin the G. Wall
Han Dynasty • 202 BC – 220 AD • Confucianism • Uphold moral values (passively or actively) • Ritual sacrifice to the spirits • Emperor was the supreme ruler • Military draft and mandatory service
200 AD – 600 Three Kingdoms • Tang Dynasty 618 - 907 • Buddhism established as the major religion • Nirvana, cycle of rebirth and suffering • Use of tributary states • Expansion of the Silk Road • Chairs, religious ideas, tactics and foods
Tang Taizong • China’s most admired emperor • A brilliant general, government reformer, historian, and master of calligraphy
Tang Contributions • Carried empire building to new heights • Created Tributary Statesin Vietnam, Tibet, and Korea • Conquered nations remain self-governing • Rulers must acknowledge Chinese supremacy • Send regular tribute to the Tang emperor • Students from Korea and Japan traveled to the Tang capital to learn about government, law, and the arts
Land Reform • Land reform • Broke up large agricultural holdings • Redistributed land to the peasants • Strengthened central government by limiting the power of wealthy landowners • Created more tax revenue
Decline of the Tang Dynasty • Causes: • Loss of territory to the Arabs • Corruption • Drought • Famine • Rebellion • 907, a rebel general overthrows the last Tang emperor
The Song Dynasty • Established in? • 960 CE • Founder? • Zhao Kuangyin • Achievements? • Typography, Compass, Gun Powder • The Grand Canal? • 1,100 miles long • Foreign trade? • Foot binding
Foot Binding • Began during Song Dynasty • Was thought to be elegant and a sign of upper class • Feet are bathed in hot water, 3”x10’ strips soaked as well • Dried and wrapped in figure 8 shape with 4 toes pulled under the foot big toe still out to create crescent shape with foot • Every 2 days feet washed rewrapped, tighter each time • Eventually heel breaks the foot • Desired results 3-4” long foot in crescent shape